Dan Hooker thinks Justin Gaethje could pull off the upset against Khabib Nurmagomedov, telling MMA Fighting that he believes the newly-crowned interim UFC lightweight champion matches up very well against the undefeated Dagestani.
“I’m definitely interested,” Hooker said of the matchup. “Gaethje, if you’re describing a skill set that would give Khabib trouble, it is Gaethje’s skill set. An incredibly strong defensive wrestler who’s very handy on his feet and can dish out a lot of damage. Great cardio being five rounds. Very comfortable being in a main event spot.
“He has the game you would put together to definitely give Khabib his toughest test.